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This is a great item for a beginner and novice of wireless products. This product keeps you having to purchase a wireless router separate from your cable modem. I would have rated it "Excellent" except for the wireless cable modem does not have any additional network ports. That is my only complaint. I currently have the Motorola SBG 1000 wireless modem and it has 5 additional network ports, printer server port, phone setup port, additional printer parallel cable port and two wireless antennas. Overall, I would definitely recommend the wireless cable modem to anybody.
The only two wireless modems are this one and the Linksys, which I owned previously. The Linksys had a smaller range and would drop connection when attempting to download files greater than 100K, requiring the modem to have power recycled. Linksys customer support is non-existent. The Motorola product is better quality, range, and I can wirelessly download media files (ex. Hulu) with no problems. Installation was plug and play. Connection to Cox was easy, as the system configured itself. The only con you could find to the Linksys is the Motorola has only one ethernet connection in the rear; the Linksys had four.
A Quick Review of the Motorola "Surfboard SBG900" cable/wi-fi modem. I would have to say this is the best experience i have had with a modem. Very easy to setup, just plug it in and access settings at "http://192.168.100.1" Pro's Wi-Fi range is great. Quick and easy to setup, even without manual. Lots of security and firewall options built-in. Con's Advanced menus can be a bit overwhelming. 9 out of 10 stars.
I like that this product is a cable modem and a wireless router. I love that it is easy to configure. Based on past experiences, I simply connected to the ethernet port, pointed my browser to 192.168.0.1, and logged in with user=admin and password=password. I dislike that the security protocols are not the latest/greatest and there is no power switch, but these are minor points.
GOOD: All in one (Modem + router). BAD: Wireless (Cut off 1/5 internet speed). Detailed item info Product Information Always on and always connected, Motorola's SBG900 offers a fast Internet connection, a secure network, and the convenience and flexibility of wireless Internet access. All in a value-priced unit. Product MPN MPN 49402201900 Key Features Type Cable Modem Transmission Line Cable Interface USB Downstream Speed 55.296 Mbps Upstream Speed 30 Mbps Enclosure External Platform Mac, PC, Unix Supported Standards Cable Modem Standards Euro-DOCSIS Dimensions Depth 5.9 in. Height 6.69 in. Width 1.77 in. Weight .94 lb.
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